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Healthy Control SubjectsPhase 1sigma1_fihNCT07915323

PET Imaging of the sigma1 Receptor in Healthy Adults

A Phase 1 study testing (S)-[18F] FBFP or (R)-[18F]FBFP in people with Healthy Control Subjects, run by Yale University at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

Evaluate (S)-[18F]FBFP and (R)-[18F]FBFP, sigma-1 radiotracers, in humans, to characterize their pharmacokinetic, metabolic, and in vivo binding profiles, assess feasibility for quantitative kinetic modeling analysis of imaging data, and determine the reliability and reproducibility of kinetic and binding parameters. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 years
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Control Subjects
What is being tested?
(S)-[18F] FBFP or (R)-[18F]FBFP
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Oct 2025to 31 May 2028
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Willing and able to give voluntary written informed consent
  • Able to read and write, able to communicate effectively with the investigator, and comply with all study requirements, restrictions, and directions of the research staff
  • Male or female, aged 18 to 60, at screening
  • In good general health as evidenced by medical history, physical examination, ECG, serum/urine biochemistry, hematology, and serology tests.
  • Females of childbearing potential, and male subjects, must be willing to practice birth control for the duration of the study (unless medical documentation is provided confirming subject is permanently sterile).

Who cannot join

  • History or presence of clinically significant respiratory, GI, renal, hepatic, pancreatic, hematological, neurological (including history of seizure), cardiovascular, psychiatric (including known addictive disorders), musculoskeletal, genitourinary, immunological, or dermatological disorders, including all cancers.
  • Laboratory tests with clinically significant abnormalities or positive urine toxicology, at screening.
  • Abnormal and clinically significant ECG, as (as determined by the Investigator or his/her designee) at screening.
  • Seropositive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and/or HIV (tested during screening).
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Use of prescription medications within 14 days of PET scanning or antibiotics within 30 days of PET scanning. Exceptions may be allowed only if the medication's administration is deemed unlikely to impact the study result.
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  • Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention within 1 week of the screening visit.
  • Current smoker.
  • History of alcohol or drug abuse, within 2 years prior to screening, as determined by the investigator.
  • MRI incompatible implants (i.e., such as pacemaker, artificial joints, non-removable body piercings) and other contraindications for MRI, such as claustrophobia, having implanted or embedded metal objects/fragments or fragments in the head or body that would present a risk during the MRI scanning procedure, or have worked with ferrous metals either as a vocation or hobby (for example, as a sheet metal worker, welder, or machinist).
  • Participation in other research studies involving ionizing radiation within one year of the PET scans that would cause the subject to exceed the yearly dose limits for healthy volunteers.
  • Subjects with a history of IV drug use that would prevent venous access for PET tracer injection.
  • Subject who has current, past, or anticipated exposure to radiation in the work place within one year of the proposed research scans that in combination with the study tracer would result in a cumulative exposure that exceeds recommended exposure limits.
  • Has any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would prevent compliance with the study protocol.
  • Arterial Line Exclusion: Blood donation within eight weeks of the start of the study.
  • Arterial Line Exclusion: History of a bleeding disorder or are currently taking anticoagulants (such as Coumadin, Heparin, Pradaxa, Xarelto).
  • Arterial Line Exclusion: PT and PTT greater than 5msec above the upper limit of normal.
  • Arterial Line Exclusion: Unable to safely discontinue or hold aspirin and other NSAID use

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Yale University PET Center

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Evaluation of (S)-[18F] FBFP and (R)-[18F] FBFP as a Radioligands for Positron Emission Tomography Imaging of the Sigma-1 Receptor

Evaluate (S)-[18F]FBFP and (R)-[18F]FBFP, sigma-1 radiotracers, in humans, to characterize their pharmacokinetic, metabolic, and in vivo binding profiles, assess feasibility for quantitative kinetic modeling analysis of imaging data, and determine the reliability and reproducibility of kinetic and binding parameters.

Assess specific binding levels of (S)-[18F]FBFP or (R)-[18F]FBFP by conducting test-block studies in humans.

Being tested
(S)-[18F] FBFP or (R)-[18F]FBFP
Keywords
first in human, PET scans, sigma1 receptor, neuroimaging

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • (S)-[18F] FBFP or (R)-[18F]FBFPDrug

    Novel radioisotope aimed at imaging the sigma1 receptors in the brain

Study groups in NCT07915323
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Test/blocking PET scans for healthy controlsExperimentalA test-blocking study to assess specific binding levels of (S)-[18F] FBFP or (R)-[18F]FBFP in humans. A total of 10 healthy subjects will undergo two PET scans on two separate days, with the second scan at 4 h (Tmax) after an oral dose of 10 mg donepezil. Each subject will also undergo one MRI scan for anatomical identification of brain regions.
Receives: Drug: (S)-[18F] FBFP or (R)-[18F]FBFP

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Test-Blocking measurements, based on quantitative analysis of PET imaging data.

    Regional TACs are analyzed with kinetic models to generate regional volume of distribution (VT), using the metabolite-corrected arterial plasma concentrations over time as input function.

    Standardized uptake values (SUV) may also be generated. Specific binding levels of (S)-[18F]FBFP or (R)-[18F]FBFP in humans.

    Measured: 4 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Nov 2026
  2. Study start1 Oct 2025
  3. Primary completion31 May 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 May 2028 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07915323
Sponsor's protocol ID
2000039920
Other IDs
R01AG076681-01A1
Acronym
sigma1_fih
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
28 Oct 2026
Last updated
4 Nov 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing (S)-[18F] FBFP or (R)-[18F]FBFP in people with Healthy Control Subjects, run by Yale University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 18 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Shannan Henry (203-737-5278, shannan.henry@yale.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Test-Blocking measurements, based on quantitative analysis of PET imaging data. (time frame: 4 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Nov 2026.

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